little known historical fact: Sarah Forbes Bonetta Davies
photo source Black History Month is drawing to a close. I’ve always had my reservations about BHM, because if you’re black, it’s never just a month, it’s life with all … Continue reading
water magic: essential oils for a relaxing soak
photo source remember the iconic TV commercial Calgon Take Me Away? It promoted the idea of a relaxing bath as an escape from life’s stressful worries. a very effective campaign … Continue reading
Pat McGrath: face artistry at its finest
I love a good face. and by ‘good face‘, I mean face paint, makeup, the stuff that transforms a before into an ah’mazing after. seems every little girl or boy … Continue reading
my photography: dear summer
I’m no Annie Leibovitz but I enjoy snapping pics when the mood hits. winter’s been less harsh than in the past making it tolerable as opposed to ruthlessly hated on. … Continue reading
blues shoes muse
this post was requested by and written for my sister. I had no intention of letting my family and friends know about my blog for a while but a few … Continue reading
Goodnight Sweet Whitney…
I was sitting at my dining room table working on a blog post and joking around with the mister when my phone vibrated, signaling a text alert. I didn’t check … Continue reading
100% Pure Organic Coffee Bean Caffeine Eye Cream: cool but itchy
wanting to try out more natural beauty products, I decided to start with 100% Pure. 100% Pure products are just that – pure – no synthetic chemicals, chemical preservatives, artificial fragrances, … Continue reading


